NHL News: The Carolina Hurricanes Sign Free Agent Defenseman Jake Gardiner

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed free agent defenseman Jake Gardiner to a four-year contract for $16.2 million – a $4.05 million cap hit.

Quick Hits: Boeser, Juolevi, Bouma, Vilardi, and Williams

Canucks and Boeser still have work to do. Vilardi progressing. Justin Williams announced that he won’t be attending any training camp. He hasn’t retired.

Metropolitan Division: Offseason Additions and Subtractions

With the training camp nearing, we’re taking a quick look at the offseason additions and subtractions for each team in the Metropolitan division.

NHL Rumors: Jets and Nikolaj Ehlers … Some UFAs And Their Best Matches

The Winnipeg Jets shouldn’t trade forward Nikolaj Ehlers unless…. Looking at some of the remaining UFAs and their best matches.

NHL Rumors: The Edmonton Oilers Still Looking For A Good Return For Jesse Puljujarvi

There has been some trade talk recently involving Puljujarvi, but the Edmonton Oilers asking price remains high.

Quick Hits: Puljujarvi, Bourque, Malgin, Pitlick, Matteos, Norris and McDavid

Puljujarvi signs with Karpat but has an out clause. Jets add some depth. Panthers sign an RFA. McDavid progressing

NHL Rumors and Notes: Mathew Tkachuk, Sebastian Aho, and some signings

Mathew Tkachuk and Sebastian Aho made headlines in different ways. Aho has his deal while Tkachuk waits. There are also a few signings yesterday.

NHL Rumors and Notes: Maroon, Barbashev, Guerin, Lemieux, Seattle, and Carolina

Patrick Maroon still getting interest. No update on Ivan Barbashev. NY Rangers and Brendan Lemieux not close on a deal. Seattle team name by early 2020.

NHL Rumors: Offer Sheets, Justin Williams, Calgary Flames, and the Detroit Red Wings

Justin Williams is still undecided. The Calgary Flames to look at the trade market for a defenseman. Anthony Mantha could get a nice raise. Mike Green could be dealt at the trade deadline.

Quick Hits: Escrow, Jusso Valimaki, Roberto Luongo, and Don Waddell

Players will lose 10 percent to escrow. Juuso Valimaki tears his ACL. Roberto Luongo to have his number retired. Don Waddell to remain with the Hurricanes.

NHL News: GM Notes For The Minnesota Wild and Carolina Hurricanes

No rush for the Wild Michael Russo: The Minnesota Wild will likely…